✨ Hearty Vegetable Barley Soup ✨

 


✨ Hearty Vegetable Barley Soup ✨

♥ A cozy bowl of goodness filled with tender vegetables, wholesome barley, and a rich, savory broth — the perfect comfort food for a chilly day! ♥

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There’s something truly special about a pot of homemade soup simmering on the stove. The kitchen fills with the comforting aroma of fresh vegetables, fragrant herbs, and warm broth, making everyone look forward to sitting down for a delicious meal.

This Hearty Vegetable Barley Soup is simple, nourishing, and wonderfully satisfying. Tender carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, and pearl barley come together in a flavorful vegetable broth to create a rustic soup that feels like a warm hug in a bowl.

The barley gives the soup a lovely chewy texture, while the vegetables add color, flavor, and plenty of homemade goodness. Best of all, this recipe uses everyday ingredients and makes a generous pot, perfect for family dinners or easy lunches throughout the week.

Serve it with a slice of crusty bread, settle into your favorite chair, and enjoy a little homemade comfort. ♥

✦ WHAT YOU'LL NEED

✓ ¾ cup pearl barley, rinsed under cold water

✓ 2 tablespoons olive oil

✓ 1 medium yellow onion, diced

✓ 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced

✓ 2 celery stalks, chopped

✓ 3 garlic cloves, minced

✓ 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

✓ 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into small pieces

✓ 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with their juices

✓ 8 cups vegetable broth, plus extra if needed

✓ 1 teaspoon dried thyme

✓ 1 teaspoon dried oregano

✓ 1 bay leaf

✓ ½ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

✓ Salt, to taste

✓ 2 cups fresh spinach, optional

✓ 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for serving

✓ 1–2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, optional


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